Contents
The Parts of the .NET Framework
What About Visual Studio and Visual Basic?
Chapter 2 Introducing Visual Basic
The History of the Visual Basic Revolution
Visual Basic from the Inside Out
Using Functions and Subroutines
Chapter 3 Introducing the Project
Chapter 4 Designing the Database
SQL: Structured Query Language
Using Databases in Visual Basic
The ‘My’ Namespace and Assemblies
Variable and Constant Naming Conventions
Chapter 8 Classes and Inheritance
Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
The Nature of Errors in Visual Basic
Connecting to SQL Server with Visual Studio
Interacting with SQL Server in Code
Chapter 12 Operator Overloading
Other Operator Overloading Issues
Using XML in .NET with System.Xml
Chapter 14 Application Settings
Chapter 15 Files and Directories
Traditional Visual Basic File Management
Manipulating Files Through Streams
File Management with the My Namespace
Variations of Generic Declaration
Paths: Drawings on Macro-Vision
Twisting and Turning with Transformations
Enhancing Controls Through Owner Draw
Enhancing Classes with Attributes
Chapter 18 Localization and Globalization
Defining Globalization and Localization
Localizing Forms within Visual Studio
Adding Resources Outside of Visual Studio
Using Reporting Controls in .NET
Chapter 21 Licensing Your Application
What’s Involved in Deployment?
Deployment Methods within Visual Studio
Appendix A Installing the Software